Bus Tickets from Los Angeles, US to Philadelphia, PA

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TodayJun 28
from US$303
TomorrowJun 29
from US$260
MonJun 30
from US$252
TueJul 1
from US$259
WedJul 2
from US$169
ThuJul 3
from US$224
FriJul 4
from US$224
SatJul 5

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Arrival time: July 2 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Arrival time: July 2 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Arrival time: July 2 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Arrival time: July 2 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Arrival time: July 2 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Average PriceUS$134 - US$689Average Duration3d
96kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average PriceUS$302 - US$2,103Average Duration2d 22h
350kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 3 days, 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$134, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

34bus per day
3d Average Duration
US$134Cheapest ticket
96kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Los Angeles to Philadelphia: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$268
Average Bus Trip Duration3d
Number of daily buses34
Earliest bus departure12:30am
Distance3844 km
Latest bus departure11:30pm

Los Angeles to Philadelphia Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Los Angeles, US - Philadelphia, PA

  1. What is the travel distance from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

    The distance between Los Angeles and Philadelphia is approximately 3848 km (2386 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

    Buses departing from UCLA in Los Angeles will take you to Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
06-26
US$252
06-27
US$314
Today
US$451
06-29
US$252
06-30
US$255
07-01
US$251
07-02
US$183
07-03
US$223
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Los Angeles to Philadelphia was searched and found on Jul 2, 2025 with a price of US$183

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Los Angeles to Philadelphia, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$183 to US$630 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Philadelphia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$183 which is on 2025-07-02.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Los Angeles and Philadelphia!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Los Angeles to Philadelphia.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Los Angeles to Philadelphia will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Los Angeles to Philadelphia, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

What's the cheapest way to go from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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